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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,828.60, 271,242.90 and 171,612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,828.60, 271,242.90 and 171,612.60 is: 257,418.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,828.60 : 271,242.90 = 171,612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,828.60/271,242.90 = 171,612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,828.60x = 271,242.90 × 171,612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,828.60x = 46,548,699,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,548,699,300.54/180,828.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,418.90

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